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Originally Posted by bower
I read this whole thread last night, it's a great one!! Thanks to everyone who shared their techniques and especially, the pics of seed densities and discussion of seed density was really helpful. My problem last year was I sowed too thin and also missed the darkness for germination and tamping the soil tricks. Will try again once I get my lights set up.  |
The weight for a few days does work the best. On larger seed like peas. Forces
the root to go down and the very strong shoot to seek light and up. Also helps
tenderize the stems. If you have the 5x5inch inserts for the 10.10 or 10.20 trays
you could do smaller plantings and try some testing.
I'll post this next batch pics when they are up and growing...
(I probably mentioned this a hundred times but this all started 5-6yrs ago being
out on the peninsula in Newfoundland without any greens. Very few choices.
So I start a stack of trays here and they are sprouting during the drive...the I have
mesclun, shoots, pea and sunflower, etc, in a few days after arrival. Basil, cilantro,
celery, etc. a few days after that)